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Author Talk: Kevin Rabas

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Event Details:

Join us for an engaging author talk with Kevin Rabas—poet, essayist, and playwright—as he reads from his work and reflects on the craft of writing, the creative process, and the power of storytelling. 

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The Way of Tea: Harmony and Home in Kansas

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning
Event Details:

Japan is home to many refined cultural arts and traditions, but perhaps none quite as mesmerizing and profound as the Japanese tea ceremony or the Way of Tea.

Memorial Day

All Day 5/24–5/25
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Author Talk: Linzi Garcia

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Summer
Event Details:

Join us for an evening with poet Linzi Garcia as she shares readings from her work and reflects on the power of poetry to capture identity, community, and everyday moments.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Life in Kansas During the Dust Bowl

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Summer
Event Details:

Black Sunday – April 14, 1935 – is an unforgettable moment in history. The photographs from the dust storm in southwest Kansas that day made headlines across America. How did Kansans respond to this challenging moment in history?

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Adult Trivia: All About Dinosaurs!

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Summer
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an adults-only night of prehistoric trivia at Radius Brewing Company's new location! Gather a team of 2-5 people and put your dinosaur knowledge to the test in this Jurassic battle of wits. 

Juneteenth

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Find That Flag!

All Day 6/29–7/6
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Other, Summer
Event Details:

Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a community-wide scavenger hunt! Pick up a “Find That Flag” sheet from the library, then explore around town to spot American flags—at local businesses, in windows, or throughout your neighborhood.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Making the Call: Understanding 911

6:30pm–7:30pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Summer
Event Details:

Do you know when it’s truly an emergency? Join us for an informative session on when to call 911 and when another resource may be more appropriate.

Independence Day

All Day 7/3–7/4
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Author Talk: Lindsey Bartlett

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Summer
Event Details:

Join Emporia author Lindsay Bartlett for an engaging evening of stories, insights, and conversation.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Adult Spelling Bee: Prehistoric Challenge!

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Summer
Event Details:

Put your spelling skills to the test at our Adult Spelling Bee: Prehistoric Challenge at Radius Brewing Company! Compete with fellow word lovers as you tackle dinosaur-themed words. Will you rise to the top or go extinct?

This event is in the "All Ages" group
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Summer
Event Details:

Lindsborg, Kansas is known for its strong Swedish heritage and the remarkable ways their traditions have been passed from generation to generation. The Lindsborg Folkdanslag is no exception!

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Author Talk: Daniel Markowitz

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Emporia Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Lifelong Learning, Summer
Event Details:

Join us for an engaging author talk with Daniel Markowitz, author of The Spoils of Victory.

Maintenance Days

All Day 8/20–8/21
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library

Labor Day

All Day 9/6–9/7
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library

Veterans Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/26–11/27
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library

Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/26
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library

Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/26
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library

Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/26
Closing
Branches:
Emporia Public Library